Lawson Parks
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional with proven success in recommending appropriate financial plans based on strategic financial and economic analysis. Expertise in conducting comprehensive financial and operational analyses for diverse sectors. Expertise includes financial analysis and reporting, data collection, and data analysis. Strong analytical abilities, with a focus on evaluating compliance with financial requirements and recommending effective solutions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Analyst
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses for more than 100 insurance companies operating in Florida
- Assess non-compliance with financial requirements outlined in Florida Statutes and propose viable solutions
- Perform rigorous financial analyses for companies with billions in revenues, scrutinizing key financial metrics to provide comprehensive reports, insights, and strategic recommendations
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to enhance analysis methodologies
- Conduct detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement
Economic Research Associate
Florida Department of Commerce
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Reviewed atypical data, performed quality assurance for 15 employees, ensuring data accuracy
- Planned and coordinated schedules and workflow for survey team
- Collected, coded, analyzed, and reviewed data from occupational employment and wages surveys
- Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards
- Trained and mentored junior researchers, fostering a collaborative work environment that promoted knowledge sharing
Financial & Compliance Analyst
In The Wind Transport
05.2018 - 02.2022
- Maintained accurate records of all vehicles'' registration, insurance policies, maintenance logs, and other relevant documentation for easy access during audits or inspections
- Ensured compliance for a 10 member team
- Evaluated fleet performance metrics regularly to identify areas for improvement, leading to increased productivity and revenue growth
- Implemented robust documentation practices that ensured accurate record-keeping for all aspects of the company''s financial activities
- Monitored hundreds of thousands in revenue and financial transactions
Education
Master of Science in Economics -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2025
Bachelor of Science in Economics -
University of Tampa
Tampa, FL05.2018
Skills
- Financial and operational reporting
- Excel Functions
- Financial Management
- Financial statement analysis
- Data Collection & Research
- Research and Data Analysis
- Statistical Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Data Visualization and Presentations
- R Programming
- Python Programming
- Data Interpretation
Timeline
Financial Analyst
Florida Office of Insurance Regulation
08.2022 - Current
Economic Research Associate
Florida Department of Commerce
03.2022 - 08.2022
Financial & Compliance Analyst
In The Wind Transport
05.2018 - 02.2022
Master of Science in Economics -
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science in Economics -
University of Tampa
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